Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  4-year returning starter....Earned her undergraduate degree (BS degree in biology) in May 2018.....Working on a Master's in Business Administration.....Career totals entering the season: 97 games, 1001 points, 711 rebounds, 174 steals, 15 double-doubles....Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports-Scholar Award for 2017 and 2018 from Diverse magazine....PBC All-Academic Team 2016, 2017....Granted fifth year of eligibility....Started first 9 games of senior year before suffering season-ending injury....Third on team in scoring (12.4 ppg) and second in rebounding (7.9 rpg) during 2017-18....More assists than turnovers....4 double-doubles....Topped 1000 career points with game-winning bucket vs Columbus State (12-19-17)....Played in all 30 games as a junior and led the Patriots in minutes played, steals, and rebounding....Third-leading scorer on the team....PBC rankings: 3rd in minutes played, 5th in steals, 8th in rebounding, 19th in scoring....NCAA II national rankings: 32nd in minutes played per game, 35th in offensive rebounding, 42nd in free throw attempts, 47th in steals....6 double-doubles.....Most Outstanding Player of the 2016 NCAA II Southeast Regional.....As a sophomore, led team in minutes played per game....4 double-doubles....PBC rankings: 4th in minutes played, 7th in free throw percentage and offensive rebounds, 13th in rebounds per game, 16th in field goal percentage, 20th in steals, and 25th in scoring....Scored career-high 29 pts in NCAA II Elite Eight loss to UAA....Second on the team in minutes played per game (26.3) and rebounding (6.1) as a freshman....Third on the team in assists and and tied for third in steals and blocked shots....Seven games scoring in double figures with a high of 27 vs Clayton State (12-20-14)....Ranked 166th in NCAA Division II and 12th in the PBC in offensive rebounds per game (3.0)....Double-Double (12 pts/17 reb) in first collegiate game (vs Erskine 11-14-14)....Helped address the challenge of recruiting bigger guards....Will play the swing positions (two-guard and small forward)....Is a slasher and driver.....Outstanding student.....Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2015, 2016, 2017....Patriot Mentor....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2014 (fall), 2015 (spring, fall), 2016 (fall), 2017 (spring)....Omicron Delta Kappa honor society....FMU Diplomats 2014-15.....Baptist Collegiate Ministries....The Riot Club.

PERSONAL:

• Born Briana Krishawn Burgins in Greensboro, N.C.
• Graduate of Southwest Guilford High School, where she played for coaches Nick Scarborough and Lance Willard
• Voted Conference Player of the Year in both volleyball and basketball as a senior
• As a senior, averaged 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and three steals per game
• Shot 55 percent from the floor and 70 percent from the foul line and recorded 15 blocks in 28 contests
• Helped lead the Cowgirls to a 25-3 overall record, a perfect 10-0 conference mark, and an appearance in the third round of the NCHSAA playoffs
• Two-time All-Conference and All-District selection
• Twice earned team most valuable player honors
• Selected to play in the 2014 North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game held in the Greensboro Coliseum
• Scored 1,129 career points and posted 177 career steals
• Twice named the MVP of the Sheetz (winter) Classic
• Honored four times for having her squad’s highest grade point average
• As a junior, averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.1 steals, and 2.3 assists per contest
• Member of the 2011 Cowgirls team that won the 4A state championship with a 30-2 record
• Gained Piedmont Triad 4-A Player of the Year honors for volleyball in 2013
• Nickname is Bri

PERSONAL FAVORITES: 

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Lawyer
• Favorite Superhero: Captain America
• Favorite Athlete: LeBron James
• Favorite Sports Team:  UNC Tarheels
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:  Remember the Titans
• Favorite Food:  Japanese Food
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Orlando, FL
• Twitter Handle: loveeebeee_
• Instagram Account: loveeebeee_
• Your Motivation Music: Kendrick Lamar
• Favorite Thing About FMU: Activities
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Reading
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Win the Conference Championship
• Interesting Notes: Voted Most likely to be on ESPN in high school
• Brush With Greatness: Ralph Sampson